Islamabad, Pakistan:The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented an online module for taxpayers to apply for a change of jurisdiction. This move follows recommendations from the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) and aims to address the hardships faced by taxpayers in the manual application process.
The FBR’s decision to introduce the online module comes after receiving numerous complaints from taxpayers regarding delays and inefficiencies in the current system.
The FTO had previously issued orders in favor of taxpayers in similar cases, highlighting the need for a more efficient process. Business Recorder
The online module will streamline the application process and reduce the time required for taxpayers to change their jurisdiction. This will benefit both taxpayers and the FBR by improving efficiency and reducing administrative burdens.
- The FTO initiated an investigation into the lack of an online module for change of jurisdiction applications.
- The FTO found that the manual process caused significant hardships for taxpayers.
- The FBR has now implemented an online module to address these issues.
- The FBR is expected to complete the implementation of the online module within 45 days.
- The online module will make it easier for taxpayers to change their jurisdiction and reduce processing time.
